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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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