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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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