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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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