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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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