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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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