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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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