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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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