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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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