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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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