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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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