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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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