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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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