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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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