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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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