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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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