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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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