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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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