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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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