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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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