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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling 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 investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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