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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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