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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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