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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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