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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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