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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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