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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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