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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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