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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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