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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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