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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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