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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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