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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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