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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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