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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the amazing 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 book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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