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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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