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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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