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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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