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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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