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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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