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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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