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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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