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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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