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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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