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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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