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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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