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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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