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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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