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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates 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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