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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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