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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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