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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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