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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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