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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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