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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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