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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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