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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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