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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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