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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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