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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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