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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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