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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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