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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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