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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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