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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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