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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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