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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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