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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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