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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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