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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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