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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have empowered learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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