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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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