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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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