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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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