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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning enable humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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