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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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