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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 (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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