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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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