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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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