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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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