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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key 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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