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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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