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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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