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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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