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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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