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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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