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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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