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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand 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 deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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