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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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