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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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