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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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