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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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