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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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