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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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