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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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