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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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