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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major 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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