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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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