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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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