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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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