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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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