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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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