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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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