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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the most important 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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