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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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