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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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