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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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