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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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