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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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