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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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