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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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