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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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