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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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