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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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