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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key 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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