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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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