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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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