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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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