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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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