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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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