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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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