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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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