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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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