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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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