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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important 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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