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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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