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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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