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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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