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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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