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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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