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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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