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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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