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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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