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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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