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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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