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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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