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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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