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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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