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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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