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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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