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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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