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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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