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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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