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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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