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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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