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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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