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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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