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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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