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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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