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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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