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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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