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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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