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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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