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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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