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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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