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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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