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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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