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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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