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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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