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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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