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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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