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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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