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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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