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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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