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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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