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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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