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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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