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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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