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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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