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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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