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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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