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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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