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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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