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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are empowering humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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