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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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