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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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