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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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