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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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