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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver 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 online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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