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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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