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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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