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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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