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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology enable people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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