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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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