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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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