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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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