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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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