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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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