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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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