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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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