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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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