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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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