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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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