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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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