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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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