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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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