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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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