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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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