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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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