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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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