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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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