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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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