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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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