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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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