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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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