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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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