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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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