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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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