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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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