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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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