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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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