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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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