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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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