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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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