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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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