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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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