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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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