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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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