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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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