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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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