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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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