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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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