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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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