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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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