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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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