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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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