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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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