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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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