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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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