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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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