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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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