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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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