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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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