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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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