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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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