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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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