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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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