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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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