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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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