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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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