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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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