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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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