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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner 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. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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