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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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