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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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