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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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