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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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