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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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