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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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