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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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