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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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