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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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