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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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