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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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