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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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