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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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