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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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