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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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