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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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