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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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