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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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