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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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