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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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