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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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