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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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