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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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