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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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