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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand these open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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