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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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