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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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