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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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