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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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