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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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