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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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