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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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