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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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