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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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