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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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