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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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