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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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