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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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