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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the sensational 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 discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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