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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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