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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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