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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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