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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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