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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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