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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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