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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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