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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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