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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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