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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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