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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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