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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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