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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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