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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates 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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