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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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