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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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