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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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