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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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