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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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