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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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