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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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