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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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