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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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