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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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