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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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