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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education technology enable learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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