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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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