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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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