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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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