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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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