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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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