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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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