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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines 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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