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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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