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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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