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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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