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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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