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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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