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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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