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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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