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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive 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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