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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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