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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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