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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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