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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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