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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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