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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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