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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor 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 electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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