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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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