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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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