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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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