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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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