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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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