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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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