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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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