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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the most important 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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