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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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