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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education enable people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the stimulating 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 dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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