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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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