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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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