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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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