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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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