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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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