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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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