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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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