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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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