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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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