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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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