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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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