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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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