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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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