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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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