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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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