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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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