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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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