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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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