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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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