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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are 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 topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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