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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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