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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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