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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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