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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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