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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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