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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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