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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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