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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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