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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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