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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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