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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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