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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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