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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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