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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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