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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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