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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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