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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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