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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the 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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