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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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