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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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