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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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