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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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