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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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