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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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