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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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