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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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