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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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