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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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