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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 (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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