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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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