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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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