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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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