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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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