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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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