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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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