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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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