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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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