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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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