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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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