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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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