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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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