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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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