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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the intriguing 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 inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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