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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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