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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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