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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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