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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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