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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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