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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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