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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important 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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