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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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