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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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