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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)