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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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