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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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