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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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