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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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