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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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