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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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