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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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