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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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