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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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