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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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