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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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