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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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