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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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