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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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