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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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