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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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