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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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