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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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