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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the authoritative 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 examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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