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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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