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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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