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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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