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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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