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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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