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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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