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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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