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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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