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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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