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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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