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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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