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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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