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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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