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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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