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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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