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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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