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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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