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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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