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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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