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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses 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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