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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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