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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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