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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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