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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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