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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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