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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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