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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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