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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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