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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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