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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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