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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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