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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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