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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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