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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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