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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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