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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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