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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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