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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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