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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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