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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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