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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses 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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