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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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