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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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