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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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