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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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