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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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