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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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