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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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