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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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