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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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