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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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