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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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