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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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