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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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