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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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