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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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