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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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