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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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