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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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