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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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