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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning enable students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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