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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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