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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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