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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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