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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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