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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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