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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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