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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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