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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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