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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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