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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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