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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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