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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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