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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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