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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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