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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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