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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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