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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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