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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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