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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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