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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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